Glazed Almonds are irresistible. You will love it when everyone thinks you bought them and you proudly announce you made them yourself! Wrap a batch of Glazed Almonds in cellophane tied with a bow and give them as gifts! Do the same with Candied Pecans. Note: Using a long handled […]
These spiced pecans are so addictive, I have to triple the recipe whenever I make them. They tease the appetite with cocktails and satisfy the end of a meal as dessert. Nothing wrong with them as a quasi guilty snack either!
Sometimes all you need is a light green salad to round out your meal. This salad is the perfect combination of slightly bitter and sweet- soft and crunchy. The arils add color and brightness while the candied pecans add crunchy sweetness. A very light lemon vinaigrette or just a […]
There are basically three different methods to prepare meringue: French, Swiss and Italian. Up until last week, I had been making French Meringues as beautifully explained by Jacques Pepin in his book La Technique. I ‘ve been making meringue kisses, meringue mushrooms and meringue baskets (vacherins) using this method […]
The sweetness of the apples is a delicious balance to the thinly sliced potatoes in this Potato-Apple Galette. Adding sage gives it an earthy flavor that will make you want to come back for a second piece. This recipe is so easy and yet looks so elegant! You can serve […]
Tart, creamy and delicious- these Lemon Bars are the perfect dessert when you want a little something sweet-but not too much! You can use fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice or even Meyer Lemons to make these bars. The key is fresh. Bottled juice will not give you the fresh […]
I dubbed this mixture Pot Pie Dough because it forms a firm tight seal over Pot Pies but is too dense to be used for a regular pie. It is easily and quickly made in an electric food processor. Make it in one shot if you have a large bowl. […]
White Bean Soup combines the smooth creamy texture of white beans and the umami of dried porcini/shitake mushrooms heightened by fresh rosemary. White beans are a source of protein, calcium and fiber and are a delicious and healthy addition to everyone’s meal-particularly vegetarians. This soup is the perfect answer to […]
Take the Parmesan out of the Pesto and you have a much sharper taste of garlic. Spread this Pesto over Rack of Lamb and you have a mouthwatering treat! The delicious flavor of roasted lamb melts into the Pesto and the result is a spectacular treat. I urge you to […]
Tkemali is Georgian (Russian) in origin and is easily found ready made in Russian neighborhoods. It is the Georgian equivalent to catsup- although it has a much more complex flavor. Both catsup and Tkemali have a fruit as their base-tomatoes for catsup and sour plums for Tkemali. As sour plums […]